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Recruiting, Hiring, Orienting, Maintaining and Saying Goodbye to Library Volunteers
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. About 60 years ago, the professional nonprofit community came to the conclusion that volunteers needed to be treated like paid employees, meaningContinue reading “Recruiting, Hiring, Orienting, Maintaining and Saying Goodbye to Library Volunteers”
Inclusive Library Volunteer Programs
Libraries have made great strides in promoting volunteer engagement and working with highly skilled volunteers. We thank our colleagues at the Get Involved project, and the rich resources available atContinue reading “Inclusive Library Volunteer Programs”
Crafting Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment Messages
Register for this 90-minute Zoom workshop. Language matters! Are the words you are using in your volunteer recruitment messages excluding identities and experiences? Join this session with Wendy Roberts ofContinue reading “Crafting Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment Messages”
Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based Volunteers
Register for this one-hour webinar. If you’re thinking about adding skilled volunteers to your program, or if you’ve just started, this seminar can help you make the experience successful forContinue reading “Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based Volunteers”
8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program
Register for this event. Many organizations struggle to engage volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. In response to this issue, the Minnesota AssociationContinue reading “8 Strategies for Creating a More Inclusive Volunteer Program”
Volunteer Engagement Strategies
Guest post by Carla Lehn Volunteers are an asset to the library not just because they help to expand or enhance services, but because they naturally turn into community ambassadorsContinue reading “Volunteer Engagement Strategies”